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from the point at the N . [North] round to the E [East].
On the line of this wall on both sides of the summit
pieces of fused granite may be found and on the
W. [West] below the higher rocky eminence vitrified matter
may be observed firmly embedded in situ. The
extent of the vitrifaction , however, it is not possible
to guage [gauge] without excavation . The side of the
hill is less steep than elsewhere on the N E. [North East] and
here some 12' from the top judging from
the mass of stones on the lower slope there has
probably been a second wall. The total length
of the enceinte on the summit has been about
271' and the breadth some 56' at the SE [South East] end.
and 105' across the highest point above the
projection at the opposite extremity. In the
hollow between the rocks on the summit
there is plentiful evidence of occupation in the
discoloration [discolouration] of the soil and the animal bones
that are exposed in it.
Of all the districts in the Stewartry this is one
of the most attractive. The estuary is encircled
by hills rising by steps to the mass of Ben
Gairn, rugged & majestic in the back ground.
The brackens now a rusty red strike a bright
note of colour against the grey rocks & dark
heather slopes. Yachts were racing about the

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